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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 458.09 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 458.09 and 221.37 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 458.09 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/458.09 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 458.09 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 101,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,403.99/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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