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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 486.77 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 486.77 and 221.60 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 486.77 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/486.77 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 486.77 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 107,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,864.69/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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