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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 496.77 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 496.77 and 220.02 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 496.77 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/496.77 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 496.77 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 109,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,299.34/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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