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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.19, 537.62 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.19, 537.62 and 221.50 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.19 : 537.62 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.19/537.62 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.19x = 537.62 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.19x = 119,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,082.04/358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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