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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 507.85 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 507.85 and 220.67 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 507.85 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/507.85 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 507.85 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 112,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,067.26/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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