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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 508.93 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 508.93 and 221.30 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 508.93 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/508.93 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 508.93 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 112,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,625.02/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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