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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.20 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.20 and 220.08 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.20 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.20 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.20 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 108,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,763.54/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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