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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.29 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.29 and 221.80 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.29 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.29 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.29 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 91,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,889.04/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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