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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 507.16 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 507.16 and 220.25 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 507.16 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/507.16 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 507.16 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 111,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,701.99/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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