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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 537.58 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 537.58 and 221.48 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 537.58 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/537.58 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 537.58 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 119,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,059.42/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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