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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 507.42 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 507.42 and 220.47 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 507.42 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/507.42 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 507.42 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 111,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,870.89/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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