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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 535.44 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 535.44 and 220.08 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 535.44 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/535.44 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 535.44 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 117,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,839.64/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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