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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 506.94 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 506.94 and 220.01 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 506.94 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/506.94 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 506.94 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 111,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,531.87/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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