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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 536.32 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 536.32 and 220.80 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 536.32 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/536.32 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 536.32 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 118,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,419.46/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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