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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 508.06 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 508.06 and 220.74 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 508.06 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/508.06 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 508.06 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 112,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,149.16/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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