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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.90 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.90 and 220.98 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.90 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.90 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.90 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 110,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,025.94/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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