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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 507.80 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 507.80 and 220.59 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 507.80 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/507.80 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 507.80 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 112,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,016.15/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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