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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 508.16 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 508.16 and 220.75 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 508.16 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/508.16 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 508.16 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 112,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,175.22/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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