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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 486.52 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 486.52 and 219.86 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 486.52 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/486.52 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 486.52 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 106,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,966.29/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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