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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 498.56 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 498.56 and 221.39 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 498.56 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/498.56 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 498.56 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 110,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,376.20/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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