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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 495.58 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 495.58 and 221.08 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 495.58 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/495.58 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 495.58 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 109,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,562.83/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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