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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.78 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.78 and 221.61 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.78 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.78 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.78 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 119,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,177.43/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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