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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.79 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.79 and 221.42 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.79 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.79 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.79 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 112,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,656.05/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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