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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.43, 497.63 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.43, 497.63 and 220.69 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.43 : 497.63 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.43/497.63 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.43x = 497.63 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.43x = 109,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,819.64/360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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