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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 508.95 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 508.95 and 221.67 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 508.95 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/508.95 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 508.95 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 112,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,818.95/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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