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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 489.63 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 489.63 and 222.12 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 489.63 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/489.63 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 489.63 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 108,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,757.95/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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