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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.60 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.60 and 220.64 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.60 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.60 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.60 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 112,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,658.78/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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