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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 510.31 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 510.31 and 220.52 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 510.31 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/510.31 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 510.31 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 112,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,533.56/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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