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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 507.73 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 507.73 and 220.65 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 507.73 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/507.73 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 507.73 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 112,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.62/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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