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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 485.66 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 485.66 and 264.22 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 485.66 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/485.66 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 485.66 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 128,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,321.09/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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