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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 536.22 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 536.22 and 220.47 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 536.22 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/536.22 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 536.22 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 118,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,220.42/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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