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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.86 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.86 and 220.62 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.86 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.86 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.86 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 112,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,044.07/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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