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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 497.10 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 497.10 and 220.27 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 497.10 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/497.10 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 497.10 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 109,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,496.22/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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