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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 535.22 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 535.22 and 220.76 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 535.22 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/535.22 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 535.22 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 118,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,155.17/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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