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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 537.32 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 537.32 and 221.46 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 537.32 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/537.32 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 537.32 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 118,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,993.78/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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