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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 506.94 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 506.94 and 220.11 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 506.94 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/506.94 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 506.94 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 111,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,582.56/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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