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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 509 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 509 and 221.68 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 509 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/509 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 509 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 112,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,835.12/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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