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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 496.62 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 496.62 and 220.03 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 496.62 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/496.62 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 496.62 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 109,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,270.06/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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