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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 488.28 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 488.28 and 221.28 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 488.28 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/488.28 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 488.28 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 108,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,046.60/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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