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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 414.25 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 414.25 and 221.33 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 414.25 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/414.25 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 414.25 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 91,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686.43/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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