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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 509.64 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 509.64 and 221.94 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 509.64 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/509.64 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 509.64 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 113,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,109.50/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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