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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 538 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 538 and 221.42 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 538 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/538 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 538 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 119,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,123.96/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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