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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 509.52 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 509.52 and 221.86 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 509.52 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/509.52 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 509.52 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 113,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,042.11/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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