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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 508.45 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 508.45 and 221.10 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 508.45 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/508.45 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 508.45 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 112,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,418.30/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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