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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 497.30 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 497.30 and 220.54 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 497.30 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/497.30 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 497.30 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 109,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,674.54/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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