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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 537.30 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 537.30 and 221.03 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 537.30 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/537.30 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 537.30 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 118,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,756.73/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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