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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.71, 510.13 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.71, 510.13 and 220.38 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.71 : 510.13 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.71/510.13 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.71x = 510.13 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.71x = 112,422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,422.45/369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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