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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 496.99 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 496.99 and 220.50 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 496.99 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/496.99 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 496.99 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 109,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,586.30/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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