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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 451.96 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 451.96 and 222.40 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 451.96 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/451.96 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 451.96 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 100,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514.62/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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