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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 508.12 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 508.12 and 220.96 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 508.12 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/508.12 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 508.12 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 112,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,274.20/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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