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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 487.01 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 487.01 and 221.98 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 487.01 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/487.01 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 487.01 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 108,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102.93/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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