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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 538.19 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 538.19 and 221.96 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 538.19 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/538.19 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 538.19 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 119,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,454.52/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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