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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 486.90 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 486.90 and 222.11 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 486.90 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/486.90 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 486.90 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 108,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,142.92/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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