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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.33 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.33 and 220.74 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.33 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.33 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.33 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 110,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,444.33/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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