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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.88 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.88 and 221.43 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.88 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.88 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.88 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 112,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,683.76/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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