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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 486.33 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 486.33 and 221.31 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 486.33 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/486.33 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 486.33 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 107,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,629.69/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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