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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 484.90 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 484.90 and 220.54 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 484.90 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/484.90 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 484.90 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 106,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,939.85/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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