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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 536.30 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 536.30 and 220.65 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 536.30 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/536.30 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 536.30 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 118,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,335.15/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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