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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 498.16 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 498.16 and 221 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 498.16 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/498.16 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 498.16 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 110,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,093.36/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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