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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 484.75 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 484.75 and 220.51 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 484.75 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/484.75 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 484.75 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 106,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,892.22/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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