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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 510.88 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 510.88 and 220.84 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 510.88 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/510.88 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 510.88 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 112,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,822.74/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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