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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.58 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.58 and 222.02 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.58 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.58 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.58 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 108,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,692.99/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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