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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.54 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.54 and 221.06 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.54 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.54 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.54 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 101,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,143.79/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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