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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 499 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 499 and 221.68 is: 305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 499 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/499 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 499 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 110,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,618.32/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.91

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