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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 507.20 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 507.20 and 220.23 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 507.20 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/507.20 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 507.20 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 111,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,699.55/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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