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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 485.06 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 485.06 and 304.25 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 485.06 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/485.06 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 485.06 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 147,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,575.56/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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