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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.22 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.22 and 221.66 is: 305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.22 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.22 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.22 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 112,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,873.71/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.92

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