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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 486.30 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 486.30 and 221.44 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 486.30 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/486.30 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 486.30 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 107,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,686.27/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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