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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 536.22 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 536.22 and 220.74 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 536.22 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/536.22 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 536.22 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 118,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,365.20/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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