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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 535.46 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 535.46 and 220.16 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 535.46 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/535.46 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 535.46 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 117,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,886.87/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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