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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.88, 496.63 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.88, 496.63 and 220.24 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.88 : 496.63 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.88/496.63 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.88x = 496.63 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.88x = 109,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,377.79/359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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