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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 498.12 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 498.12 and 221.32 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 498.12 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/498.12 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 498.12 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 110,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,243.92/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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