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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 485.26 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 485.26 and 220.80 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 485.26 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/485.26 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 485.26 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 107,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,145.41/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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