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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 509.31 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 509.31 and 221.68 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 509.31 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/509.31 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 509.31 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 112,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,903.84/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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