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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 508.03 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 508.03 and 220.84 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 508.03 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/508.03 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 508.03 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 112,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,191.52/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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