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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 510.59 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 510.59 and 220.58 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 510.59 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/510.59 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 510.59 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 112,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,623.18/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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