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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 445.81 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 445.81 and 221.10 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 445.81 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/445.81 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 445.81 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 98,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,568.59/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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