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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 536.58 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 536.58 and 220.87 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 536.58 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/536.58 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 536.58 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 118,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,515.10/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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