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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 485.08 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 485.08 and 220.61 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 485.08 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/485.08 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 485.08 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 107,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,014.16/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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