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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 489.36 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 489.36 and 221.87 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 489.36 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/489.36 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 489.36 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 108,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,572.45/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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