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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 484.97 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 484.97 and 220.57 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 484.97 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/484.97 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 484.97 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 106,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,969.83/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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