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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 506.97 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 506.97 and 220.02 is: 303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 506.97 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/506.97 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 506.97 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 111,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,543.54/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.61

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