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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 499.11 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 499.11 and 221.78 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 499.11 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/499.11 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 499.11 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 110,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,690.77/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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