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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 486.90 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 486.90 and 220.03 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 486.90 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/486.90 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 486.90 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 107,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,132.61/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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