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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 497.88 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 497.88 and 220.93 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 497.88 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/497.88 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 497.88 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 109,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,995.38/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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