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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 486.24 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 486.24 and 221.44 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 486.24 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/486.24 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 486.24 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 107,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,670.55/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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