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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.31 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.31 and 221.93 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.31 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.31 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.31 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 108,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.57/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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