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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 537.24 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 537.24 and 221.10 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 537.24 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/537.24 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 537.24 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 118,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,783.76/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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