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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 508.24 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 508.24 and 220.99 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 508.24 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/508.24 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 508.24 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 112,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,314.13/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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