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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 509.03 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 509.03 and 221.52 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 509.03 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/509.03 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 509.03 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 112,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,760.33/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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