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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 496.82 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 496.82 and 220.14 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 496.82 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/496.82 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 496.82 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 109,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,369.95/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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