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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 497.57 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 497.57 and 220.71 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 497.57 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/497.57 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 497.57 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 109,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,818.67/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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