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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 497.03 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 497.03 and 220.34 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 497.03 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/497.03 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 497.03 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 109,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,512.00/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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