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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 507.24 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 507.24 and 220.20 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 507.24 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/507.24 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 507.24 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 111,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,694.25/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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