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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 498.08 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 498.08 and 221.04 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 498.08 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/498.08 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 498.08 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 110,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,095.60/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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