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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 485.42 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 485.42 and 220.74 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 485.42 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/485.42 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 485.42 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 107,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150.51/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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