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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 501.37 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 501.37 and 221.49 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 501.37 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/501.37 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 501.37 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 111,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,047.89/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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