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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 497.46 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 497.46 and 220.58 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 497.46 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/497.46 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 497.46 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 109,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729.73/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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