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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 507.12 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 507.12 and 220.16 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 507.12 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/507.12 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 507.12 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 111,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,647.54/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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