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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 498.37 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 498.37 and 221.36 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 498.37 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/498.37 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 498.37 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 110,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,318.08/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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