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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 497.29 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 497.29 and 220.51 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 497.29 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/497.29 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 497.29 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 109,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,657.42/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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