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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 506.96 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 506.96 and 220.04 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 506.96 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/506.96 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 506.96 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 111,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,550.38/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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