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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.55, 486.30 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.55, 486.30 and 221.64 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.55 : 486.30 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.55/486.30 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.55x = 486.30 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.55x = 107,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,782.54/352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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