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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 494.16 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 494.16 and 220 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 494.16 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/494.16 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 494.16 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 108,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715.20/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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