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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 458.24 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 458.24 and 221.52 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 458.24 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/458.24 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 458.24 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 101,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,508.22/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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