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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 413.95 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 413.95 and 221.55 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 413.95 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/413.95 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 413.95 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 91,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,709.51/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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