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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 498.29 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 498.29 and 221.14 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 498.29 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/498.29 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 498.29 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 110,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,191.16/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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