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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 536.60 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 536.60 and 220.03 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 536.60 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/536.60 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 536.60 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 118,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,068.10/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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