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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 497.06 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 497.06 and 220.31 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 497.06 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/497.06 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 497.06 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 109,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,503.70/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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