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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 496.74 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 496.74 and 220.13 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 496.74 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/496.74 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 496.74 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 109,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,347.38/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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