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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 486.24 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 486.24 and 221.56 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 486.24 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/486.24 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 486.24 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 107,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,731.33/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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