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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 486.36 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 486.36 and 221.39 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 486.36 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/486.36 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 486.36 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 107,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673.80/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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