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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 488.83 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 488.83 and 221.33 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 488.83 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/488.83 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 488.83 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 108,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,190.30/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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