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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 535.80 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 535.80 and 220.80 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 535.80 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/535.80 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 535.80 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 118,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,304.64/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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