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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 484.95 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 484.95 and 220.50 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 484.95 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/484.95 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 484.95 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 106,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,930.37/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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