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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 485.16 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 485.16 and 220.56 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 485.16 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/485.16 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 485.16 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 107,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,006.89/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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