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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 414.30 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 414.30 and 221.40 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 414.30 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/414.30 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 414.30 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 91,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726.02/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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