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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 497.12 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 497.12 and 220.36 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 497.12 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/497.12 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 497.12 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 109,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,545.36/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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