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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 507.88 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 507.88 and 220.44 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 507.88 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/507.88 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 507.88 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 111,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,957.07/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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