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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 509.09 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 509.09 and 221.58 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 509.09 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/509.09 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 509.09 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 112,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,803.05/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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