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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.13 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.13 and 221.40 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.13 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.13 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.13 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 102,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,094.18/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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