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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 449.37 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 449.37 and 221.40 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 449.37 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/449.37 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 449.37 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 99,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,490.52/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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