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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 489.21 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 489.21 and 221.74 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 489.21 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/489.21 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 489.21 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 108,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,478.12/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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