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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 496.51 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 496.51 and 220.01 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 496.51 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/496.51 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 496.51 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 109,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,234.13/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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