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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.04 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.04 and 220 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.04 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.04 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.04 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 108,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,688.80/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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