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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 537.60 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 537.60 and 221.24 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 537.60 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/537.60 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 537.60 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 118,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,935.94/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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