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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 486.16 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 486.16 and 221.44 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 486.16 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/486.16 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 486.16 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 107,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,655.27/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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