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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 484.78 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 484.78 and 220.53 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 484.78 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/484.78 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 484.78 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 106,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,908.53/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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