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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 507.32 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 507.32 and 220.20 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 507.32 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/507.32 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 507.32 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 111,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,711.86/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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