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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 498.74 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 498.74 and 221.54 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 498.74 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/498.74 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 498.74 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 110,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,487.26/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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