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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 508.26 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 508.26 and 220.90 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 508.26 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/508.26 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 508.26 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 112,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,274.63/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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