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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 457.96 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 457.96 and 221.56 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 457.96 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/457.96 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 457.96 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 101,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,462.77/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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