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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 498.24 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 498.24 and 221.32 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 498.24 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/498.24 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 498.24 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 110,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,270.48/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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