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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.16 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.16 and 221.84 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.16 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.16 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.16 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 110,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,735.46/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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