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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.61 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.61 and 221.76 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.61 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.61 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.61 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 101,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,701.35/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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