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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 508.88 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 508.88 and 221.48 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 508.88 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/508.88 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 508.88 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 112,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,706.74/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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