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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 485.27 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 485.27 and 220.57 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 485.27 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/485.27 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 485.27 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 107,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,034.52/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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