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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 498 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 498 and 221.24 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 498 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/498 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 498 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 110,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,177.52/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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