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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.61 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.61 and 221.06 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.61 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.61 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.61 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 107,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,348.95/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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