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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 508.38 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 508.38 and 221.01 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 508.38 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/508.38 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 508.38 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 112,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,353.42/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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