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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.28 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.28 and 221.08 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.28 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.28 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.28 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 98,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,663.58/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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