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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 446.47 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 446.47 and 221 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 446.47 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/446.47 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 446.47 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 98,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,669.87/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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