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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 458.24 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 458.24 and 221.53 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 458.24 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/458.24 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 458.24 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 101,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,513.91/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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