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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 498.68 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 498.68 and 221.47 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 498.68 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/498.68 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 498.68 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 110,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,441.97/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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