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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 414.45 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 414.45 and 221.70 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 414.45 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/414.45 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 414.45 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 91,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,884.29/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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