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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 508.23 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 508.23 and 221.04 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 508.23 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/508.23 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 508.23 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 112,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,339.16/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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