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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 507.86 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 507.86 and 220.67 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 507.86 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/507.86 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 507.86 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 112,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,069.47/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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