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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 508.28 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 508.28 and 220.94 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 508.28 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/508.28 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 508.28 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 112,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.38/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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