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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 485.11 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 485.11 and 220.54 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 485.11 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/485.11 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 485.11 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 106,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,984.71/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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