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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 507.36 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 507.36 and 220.16 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 507.36 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/507.36 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 507.36 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 111,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,700.38/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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