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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.63, 486.21 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.63, 486.21 and 221.41 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.63 : 486.21 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.63/486.21 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.63x = 486.21 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.63x = 107,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,651.76/352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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