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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 509.83 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 509.83 and 220.13 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 509.83 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/509.83 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 509.83 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 112,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,228.88/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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