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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 509.82 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 509.82 and 220.05 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 509.82 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/509.82 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 509.82 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 112,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,185.89/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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