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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.43, 499.01 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.43, 499.01 and 221.69 is: 306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.43 : 499.01 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.43/499.01 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.43x = 499.01 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.43x = 110,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,625.53/361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.08

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