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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 498.29 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 498.29 and 221.22 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 498.29 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/498.29 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 498.29 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 110,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,231.71/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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