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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 487.16 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 487.16 and 222.10 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 487.16 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/487.16 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 487.16 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 108,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,198.24/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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