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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 406.71 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 406.71 and 221.30 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 406.71 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/406.71 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 406.71 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 90,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004.92/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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