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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 497.47 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 497.47 and 220.49 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 497.47 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/497.47 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 497.47 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 109,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,684.12/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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