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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 506.97 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 506.97 and 220.12 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 506.97 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/506.97 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 506.97 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 111,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,594.24/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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