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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 488.02 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 488.02 and 220.87 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 488.02 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/488.02 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 488.02 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 107,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,786.65/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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