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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 484.83 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 484.83 and 220.61 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 484.83 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/484.83 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 484.83 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 106,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,955.92/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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