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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.50, 457.70 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.50, 457.70 and 221.10 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.50 : 457.70 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.50/457.70 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.50x = 457.70 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.50x = 101,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,197.47/331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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