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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 536.56 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 536.56 and 220.97 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 536.56 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/536.56 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 536.56 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 118,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,563.66/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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