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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.40 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.40 and 220.66 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.40 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.40 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.40 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 107,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,108.36/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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