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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 508.29 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 508.29 and 221.06 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 508.29 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/508.29 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 508.29 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 112,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,362.59/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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