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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 536.42 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 536.42 and 220.54 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 536.42 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/536.42 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 536.42 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 118,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,302.07/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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