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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 447.57 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 447.57 and 221.90 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 447.57 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/447.57 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 447.57 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 99,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,313.55/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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