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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.39, 498.60 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.39, 498.60 and 221.43 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.39 : 498.60 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.39/498.60 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.39x = 498.60 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.39x = 110,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,405.00/361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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