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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 507.39 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 507.39 and 220.33 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 507.39 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/507.39 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 507.39 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 111,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792.14/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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