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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 489.08 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 489.08 and 221.53 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 489.08 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/489.08 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 489.08 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 108,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.89/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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