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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 453.18 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 453.18 and 221.02 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 453.18 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/453.18 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 453.18 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 100,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,160.30/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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