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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 507.14 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 507.14 and 220.12 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 507.14 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/507.14 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 507.14 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 111,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,631.66/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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