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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 489.66 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 489.66 and 222.28 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 489.66 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/489.66 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 489.66 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 108,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,841.62/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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