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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 486.54 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 486.54 and 221.49 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 486.54 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/486.54 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 486.54 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 107,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,763.74/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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