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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 450.01 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 450.01 and 221.61 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 450.01 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/450.01 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 450.01 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 99,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,726.72/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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