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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.18 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.18 and 221.58 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.18 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.18 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.18 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 91,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,774.00/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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