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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 508.44 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 508.44 and 220.96 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 508.44 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/508.44 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 508.44 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 112,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,344.90/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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