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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 409.34 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 409.34 and 221.00 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 409.34 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/409.34 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 409.34 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 90,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,465.48/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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