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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 486.92 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 486.92 and 222.04 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 486.92 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/486.92 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 486.92 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 108,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,115.72/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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