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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 507.57 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 507.57 and 220.47 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 507.57 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/507.57 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 507.57 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 111,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,903.96/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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