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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 537.93 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 537.93 and 220.20 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 537.93 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/537.93 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 537.93 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 118,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,452.19/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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