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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 485.90 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 485.90 and 221.33 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 485.90 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/485.90 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 485.90 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 107,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,540.71/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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