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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 458 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 458 and 221.48 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 458 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/458 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 458 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 101,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,437.84/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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