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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 536.37 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 536.37 and 220.44 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 536.37 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/536.37 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 536.37 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 118,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,237.40/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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