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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 457.78 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 457.78 and 221.31 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 457.78 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/457.78 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 457.78 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 101,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,311.29/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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