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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 507.26 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 507.26 and 220.24 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 507.26 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/507.26 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 507.26 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 111,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,715.30/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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