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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 498.85 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 498.85 and 221.74 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 498.85 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/498.85 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 498.85 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 110,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,613.20/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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