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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 499.10 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 499.10 and 221.82 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 499.10 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/499.10 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 499.10 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 110,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,710.36/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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