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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 508.01 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 508.01 and 220.74 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 508.01 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/508.01 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 508.01 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 112,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,137.02/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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