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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 457.98 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 457.98 and 221.52 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 457.98 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/457.98 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 457.98 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 101,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,451.73/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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