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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.12 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.12 and 220.24 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.12 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.12 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.12 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 111,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,688.11/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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