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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 509.03 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 509.03 and 221.50 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 509.03 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/509.03 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 509.03 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 112,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,748.15/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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