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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 507.31 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 507.31 and 220.30 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 507.31 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/507.31 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 507.31 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 111,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,758.57/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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