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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.37 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.37 and 221.64 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.37 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.37 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.37 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 91,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,839.86/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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