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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 499 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 499 and 221.70 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 499 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/499 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 499 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 110,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,628.30/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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