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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.59 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.59 and 221.39 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.59 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.59 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.59 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 113,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,258.35/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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