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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 548.40 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 548.40 and 221.28 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 548.40 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/548.40 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 548.40 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 121,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349.95/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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