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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 498.24 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 498.24 and 221.21 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 498.24 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/498.24 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 498.24 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 110,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,213.18/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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