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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 539.97 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 539.97 and 221.21 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 539.97 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/539.97 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 539.97 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 119,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,447.40/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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