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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508.04 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508.04 and 220.76 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508.04 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508.04 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508.04 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 112,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,154.91/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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