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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 507.47 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 507.47 and 220.38 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 507.47 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/507.47 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 507.47 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 111,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,836.24/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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