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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.57 and 220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.57 and 220.85 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.57 = 220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.57 = 220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.57 × 220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 107,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238.82/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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