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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 536.70 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 536.70 and 220.89 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 536.70 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/536.70 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 536.70 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 118,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,551.66/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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