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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 486.72 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 486.72 and 221.67 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 486.72 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/486.72 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 486.72 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 107,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,891.22/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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