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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 510.34 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 510.34 and 220.48 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 510.34 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/510.34 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 510.34 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 112,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,519.76/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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