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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 537.35 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 537.35 and 221.37 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 537.35 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/537.35 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 537.35 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 118,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,952.06/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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