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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.60 and 221.00 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.60 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.60 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.60 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 107,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,314.07/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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