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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 506.93 and 220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 506.93 and 220.00 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 506.93 = 220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/506.93 = 220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 506.93 × 220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 111,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,522.07/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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