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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.74 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.74 and 220.94 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.74 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.74 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.74 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 107,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,319.40/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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