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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 453.26 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 453.26 and 221.08 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 453.26 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/453.26 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 453.26 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 100,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,206.72/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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