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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 485.46 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 485.46 and 220.80 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 485.46 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/485.46 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 485.46 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 107,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,189.57/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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