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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 507.14 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 507.14 and 220.18 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 507.14 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/507.14 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 507.14 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 111,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,662.09/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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