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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 453.34 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 453.34 and 221.27 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 453.34 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/453.34 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 453.34 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 100,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,309.44/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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