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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 498.07 and 221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 498.07 and 221.11 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 498.07 = 221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/498.07 = 221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 498.07 × 221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 110,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,128.26/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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