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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.82 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.82 and 220.11 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.82 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.82 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.82 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 109,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,355.05/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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