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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 448.92 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 448.92 and 221.94 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 448.92 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/448.92 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 448.92 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 99,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,633.30/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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