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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 488.92 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 488.92 and 221.54 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 488.92 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/488.92 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 488.92 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 108,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,315.34/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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