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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.22 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.22 and 214.72 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.22 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.22 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.22 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 97,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.68/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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