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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.60, 457.84 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.60, 457.84 and 221.44 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.60 : 457.84 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.60/457.84 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.60x = 457.84 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.60x = 101,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,384.09/331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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