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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 494.66 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 494.66 and 220.68 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 494.66 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/494.66 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 494.66 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 109,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,161.57/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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