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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 485.08 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 485.08 and 220.58 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 485.08 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/485.08 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 485.08 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 106,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,998.95/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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