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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 501.73 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 501.73 and 221.83 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 501.73 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/501.73 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 501.73 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 111,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,298.77/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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