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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.70 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.70 and 220.65 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.70 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.70 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.70 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 112,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,687.59/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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