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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 499.01 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 499.01 and 221.70 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 499.01 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/499.01 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 499.01 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 110,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,631.28/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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