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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 508.53 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 508.53 and 221.25 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 508.53 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/508.53 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 508.53 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 112,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,512.26/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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