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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.26 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.26 and 222.17 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.26 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.26 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.26 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 108,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,252.12/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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