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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 508.16 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 508.16 and 220.76 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 508.16 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/508.16 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 508.16 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 112,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,181.40/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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