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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 508.74 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 508.74 and 221.28 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 508.74 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/508.74 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 508.74 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 112,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,573.99/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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