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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 495.51 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 495.51 and 221.06 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 495.51 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/495.51 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 495.51 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 109,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,537.44/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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