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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 494.16 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 494.16 and 220 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 494.16 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/494.16 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 494.16 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 108,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715.20/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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