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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 486.14 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 486.14 and 221.22 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 486.14 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/486.14 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 486.14 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 107,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,542.78/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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