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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 495.36 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 495.36 and 221.12 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 495.36 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/495.36 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 495.36 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 109,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,534.00/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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