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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 458.48 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 458.48 and 221.93 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 458.48 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/458.48 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 458.48 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 101,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,749.36/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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