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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.33, 447.49 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.33, 447.49 and 221.42 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.33 : 447.49 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.33/447.49 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.33x = 447.49 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.33x = 99,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,083.80/298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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