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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 535.27 and 220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 535.27 and 220.00 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 535.27 = 220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/535.27 = 220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 535.27 × 220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 117,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,755.62/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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