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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 485.02 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 485.02 and 220.56 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 485.02 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/485.02 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 485.02 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 106,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,976.01/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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