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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 453.24 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 453.24 and 221.04 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 453.24 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/453.24 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 453.24 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 100,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184.17/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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