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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 510.54 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 510.54 and 220.61 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 510.54 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/510.54 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 510.54 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 112,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627.68/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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