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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 458.21 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 458.21 and 221.66 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 458.21 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/458.21 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 458.21 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 101,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,566.85/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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