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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.64 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.64 and 221.58 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.64 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.64 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.64 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 102,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,511.77/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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