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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 506.95 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 506.95 and 220.04 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 506.95 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/506.95 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 506.95 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 111,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,549.28/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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