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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 547.76 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 547.76 and 221 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 547.76 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/547.76 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 547.76 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 121,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,054.41/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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