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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 507.63 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 507.63 and 220.56 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 507.63 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/507.63 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 507.63 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 111,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,962.87/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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