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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 486.34 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 486.34 and 221.65 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 486.34 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/486.34 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 486.34 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 107,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.26/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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