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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 538.43 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 538.43 and 221.87 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 538.43 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/538.43 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 538.43 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 119,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,457.66/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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