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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.37, 497.42 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.37, 497.42 and 220.57 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.37 : 497.42 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.37/497.42 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.37x = 497.42 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.37x = 109,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,715.93/360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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