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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 508.43 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 508.43 and 221.13 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 508.43 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/508.43 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 508.43 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 112,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,428.43/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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