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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 508.71 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 508.71 and 221.32 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 508.71 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/508.71 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 508.71 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 112,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,587.70/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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