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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.48 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.48 and 220.36 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.48 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.48 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.48 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 111,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824.65/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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