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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.74 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.74 and 221.36 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.74 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.74 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.74 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 112,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,614.69/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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