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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 458.38 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 458.38 and 221.70 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 458.38 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/458.38 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 458.38 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 101,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,622.85/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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