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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.99, 496.68 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.99, 496.68 and 220.11 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.99 : 496.68 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.99/496.68 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.99x = 496.68 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.99x = 109,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,324.23/359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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