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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 509.37 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 509.37 and 221.68 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 509.37 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/509.37 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 509.37 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 112,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,917.14/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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