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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.75 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.75 and 220.18 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.75 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.75 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.75 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 117,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,961.44/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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