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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.60 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.60 and 220.46 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.60 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.60 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.60 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 111,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,905.50/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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