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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.61, 453.22 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.61, 453.22 and 221.25 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.61 : 453.22 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.61/453.22 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.61x = 453.22 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.61x = 100,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,274.37/302.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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