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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.87, 457.89 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.87, 457.89 and 221.27 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.87 : 457.89 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.87/457.89 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.87x = 457.89 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.87x = 101,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,317.32/331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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