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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.12 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.12 and 220.80 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.12 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.12 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.12 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 118,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,375.30/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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