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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.74 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.74 and 221.67 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.74 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.74 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.74 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 100,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,579.44/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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