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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.92 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.92 and 221.54 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.92 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.92 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.92 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 113,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,410.12/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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