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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 499.03 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 499.03 and 221.64 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 499.03 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/499.03 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 499.03 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 110,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,602.58/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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