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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 507.56 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 507.56 and 220.41 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 507.56 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/507.56 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 507.56 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 111,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,870.20/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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