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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 497.96 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 497.96 and 220.99 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 497.96 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/497.96 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 497.96 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 110,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,043.08/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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