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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 487.54 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 487.54 and 220.54 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 487.54 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/487.54 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 487.54 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 107,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522.07/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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