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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 509.01 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 509.01 and 221.46 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 509.01 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/509.01 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 509.01 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 112,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725.35/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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