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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 489 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 489 and 221.48 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 489 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/489 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 489 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 108,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,301.28/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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