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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 307.01 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 307.01 and 221 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 307.01 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/307.01 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 307.01 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 67,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,849.21/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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