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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 536.18 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 536.18 and 220.37 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 536.18 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/536.18 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 536.18 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 118,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,154.20/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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