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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 496.72 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 496.72 and 221.92 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 496.72 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/496.72 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 496.72 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 110,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,232.10/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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