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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 448.68 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 448.68 and 221.20 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 448.68 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/448.68 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 448.68 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 99,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,248.02/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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