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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 508.94 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 508.94 and 221.55 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 508.94 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/508.94 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 508.94 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 112,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,752.28/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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