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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 486.14 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 486.14 and 221.36 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 486.14 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/486.14 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 486.14 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 107,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,608.41/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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