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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 508.41 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 508.41 and 221.06 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 508.41 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/508.41 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 508.41 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 112,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,390.39/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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