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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 508.80 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 508.80 and 221.26 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 508.80 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/508.80 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 508.80 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 112,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,577.09/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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