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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 538.01 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 538.01 and 221.53 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 538.01 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/538.01 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 538.01 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 119,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,187.25/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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