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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 508.19 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 508.19 and 220.79 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 508.19 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/508.19 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 508.19 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 112,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199.63/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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