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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 537.89 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 537.89 and 221.39 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 537.89 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/537.89 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 537.89 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 119,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,084.26/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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