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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 497.06 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 497.06 and 220.29 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 497.06 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/497.06 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 497.06 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 109,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,497.90/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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