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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 535.32 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 535.32 and 220.02 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 535.32 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/535.32 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 535.32 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 117,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,781.11/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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