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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.99 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.99 and 220.15 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.99 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.99 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.99 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 109,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,412.35/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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