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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 538.04 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 538.04 and 221.54 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 538.04 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/538.04 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 538.04 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 119,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,197.38/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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