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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.97, 487.14 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.97, 487.14 and 222.15 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 487.14 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/487.14 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 487.14 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 108,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,218.15/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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