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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.38 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.38 and 221.10 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.38 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.38 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.38 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 112,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,402.82/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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