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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.97 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.97 and 221.43 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.97 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.97 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.97 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 119,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,122.70/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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