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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 498.06 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 498.06 and 221.07 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 498.06 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/498.06 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 498.06 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 110,103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,103.63/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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