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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 485.46 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 485.46 and 220.79 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 485.46 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/485.46 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 485.46 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 107,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,182.29/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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