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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 486.75 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 486.75 and 221.59 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 486.75 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/486.75 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 486.75 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 107,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,858.93/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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