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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.27 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.27 and 221.06 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.27 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.27 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.27 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 98,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,649.11/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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