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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 496.76 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 496.76 and 220.09 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 496.76 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/496.76 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 496.76 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 109,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,332.05/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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