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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 540.09 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 540.09 and 221.14 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 540.09 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/540.09 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 540.09 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 119,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,435.50/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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