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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 486.48 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 486.48 and 221.64 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 486.48 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/486.48 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 486.48 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 107,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823.43/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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