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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 496.85 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 496.85 and 220.16 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 496.85 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/496.85 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 496.85 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 109,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,384.56/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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