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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 507.30 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 507.30 and 220.32 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 507.30 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/507.30 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 507.30 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 111,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,768.34/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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