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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 485.18 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 485.18 and 220.50 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 485.18 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/485.18 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 485.18 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 106,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,981.09/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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