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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 510.80 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 510.80 and 220.77 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 510.80 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/510.80 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 510.80 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 112,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,768.21/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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