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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 507.55 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 507.55 and 220.44 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 507.55 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/507.55 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 507.55 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 111,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,884.18/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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