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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 454.29 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 454.29 and 221.25 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 454.29 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/454.29 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 454.29 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 100,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,510.83/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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