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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 485.86 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 485.86 and 220.96 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 485.86 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/485.86 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 485.86 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 107,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,355.63/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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