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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 507.69 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 507.69 and 220.53 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 507.69 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/507.69 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 507.69 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 111,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,960.88/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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