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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.70 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.70 and 220.84 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.70 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.70 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.70 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 109,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,912.07/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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