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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 414.08 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 414.08 and 221.74 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 414.08 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/414.08 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 414.08 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 91,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816.79/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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