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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 414.66 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 414.66 and 221.95 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 414.66 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/414.66 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 414.66 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 92,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,033.79/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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