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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 535.66 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 535.66 and 220.26 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 535.66 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/535.66 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 535.66 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 117,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,985.66/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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