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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 509.18 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 509.18 and 221.57 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 509.18 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/509.18 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 509.18 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 112,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,815.36/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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