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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 498.09 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 498.09 and 221.13 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 498.09 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/498.09 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 498.09 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 110,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,142.64/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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