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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 407.03 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 407.03 and 221.51 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 407.03 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/407.03 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 407.03 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 90,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,161.22/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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