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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507.48 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507.48 and 220.48 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507.48 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507.48 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507.48 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 111,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,889.19/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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