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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.31 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.31 and 221.10 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.31 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.31 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.31 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 112,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,387.34/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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