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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 498.67 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 498.67 and 221.69 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 498.67 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/498.67 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 498.67 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 110,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,547.10/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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