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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 537.39 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 537.39 and 221.43 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 537.39 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/537.39 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 537.39 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 118,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,994.27/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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