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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 507.96 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 507.96 and 220.74 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 507.96 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/507.96 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 507.96 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 112,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,127.09/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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