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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 486.60 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 486.60 and 221.68 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 486.60 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/486.60 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 486.60 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 107,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,869.49/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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