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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 508.67 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 508.67 and 221.19 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 508.67 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/508.67 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 508.67 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 112,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,512.72/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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