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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 445.65 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 445.65 and 221.01 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 445.65 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/445.65 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 445.65 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 98,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,493.11/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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