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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 496.76 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 496.76 and 220.02 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 496.76 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/496.76 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 496.76 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 109,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,296.04/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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