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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 485.40 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 485.40 and 220.76 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 485.40 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/485.40 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 485.40 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 107,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,156.90/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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