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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 507.31 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 507.31 and 220.29 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 507.31 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/507.31 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 507.31 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 111,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,755.32/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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