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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 453.42 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 453.42 and 221.03 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 453.42 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/453.42 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 453.42 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 100,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,219.42/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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