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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 485.10 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 485.10 and 220.52 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 485.10 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/485.10 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 485.10 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 106,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,974.25/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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