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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 485.87 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 485.87 and 221.13 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 485.87 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/485.87 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 485.87 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 107,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,439.33/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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