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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 509.40 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 509.40 and 221.73 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 509.40 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/509.40 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 509.40 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 112,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.26/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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