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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 537.66 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 537.66 and 221.68 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 537.66 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/537.66 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 537.66 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 119,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188.47/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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