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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 484.74 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 484.74 and 220.38 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 484.74 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/484.74 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 484.74 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 106,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,827.00/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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