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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 508.44 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 508.44 and 221.14 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 508.44 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/508.44 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 508.44 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 112,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,436.42/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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