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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 507.82 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 507.82 and 220.73 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 507.82 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/507.82 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 507.82 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 112,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091.11/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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