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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.72 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.72 and 220.82 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.72 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.72 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.72 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 109,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,902.94/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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