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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.70 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.70 and 221.95 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.70 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.70 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.70 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 108,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,687.81/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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