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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 497.91 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 497.91 and 220.98 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 497.91 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/497.91 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 497.91 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 110,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,026.18/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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