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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.03, 498.06 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.03, 498.06 and 221.10 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 498.06 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/498.06 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 498.06 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 110,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,121.07/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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