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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 414.94 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 414.94 and 221.16 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 414.94 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/414.94 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 414.94 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 91,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,764.95/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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