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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 507.77 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 507.77 and 220.65 is: 304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 507.77 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/507.77 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 507.77 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 112,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,039.17/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.37

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