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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.78 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.78 and 221.88 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.78 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.78 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.78 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 101,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,791.28/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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