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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 458.10 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 458.10 and 221.31 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 458.10 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/458.10 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 458.10 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 101,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,382.11/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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