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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 506.93 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 506.93 and 220.05 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 506.93 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/506.93 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 506.93 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 111,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,548.85/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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