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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.19, 487.37 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.19, 487.37 and 220.61 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.19 : 487.37 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.19/487.37 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.19x = 487.37 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.19x = 107,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,515.16/353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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