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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 497.32 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 497.32 and 220.47 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 497.32 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/497.32 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 497.32 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 109,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,641.72/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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