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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 507.31 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 507.31 and 220.25 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 507.31 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/507.31 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 507.31 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 111,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,735.03/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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