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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 458.28 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 458.28 and 221.54 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 458.28 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/458.28 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 458.28 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 101,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,527.35/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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