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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 486.44 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 486.44 and 221.36 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 486.44 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/486.44 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 486.44 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 107,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,678.36/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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