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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 485.45 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 485.45 and 220.74 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 485.45 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/485.45 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 485.45 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 107,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,157.13/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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