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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 498.36 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 498.36 and 221.05 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 498.36 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/498.36 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 498.36 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 110,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,162.48/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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