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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.50 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.50 and 221.41 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.50 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.50 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.50 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 102,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,179.01/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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