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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.90, 496.65 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.90, 496.65 and 220.26 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.90 : 496.65 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.90/496.65 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.90x = 496.65 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.90x = 109,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,388.54/359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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