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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 486.41 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 486.41 and 221.49 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 486.41 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/486.41 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 486.41 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 107,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,733.84/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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