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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 506.99 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 506.99 and 220.05 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 506.99 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/506.99 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 506.99 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 111,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,562.05/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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