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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 511.11 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 511.11 and 220.98 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 511.11 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/511.11 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 511.11 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 112,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,945.09/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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