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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486.48 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486.48 and 221.54 is: 305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486.48 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486.48 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486.48 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 107,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,774.78/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.92

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