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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 489.02 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 489.02 and 221.56 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 489.02 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/489.02 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 489.02 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 108,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347.27/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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