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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 498.78 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 498.78 and 221.76 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 498.78 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/498.78 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 498.78 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 110,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,609.45/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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