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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.23 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.23 and 221.27 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.23 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.23 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.23 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 100,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,282.83/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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