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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 458.13 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 458.13 and 221.44 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 458.13 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/458.13 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 458.13 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 101,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,448.31/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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