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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 458.60 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 458.60 and 221.68 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 458.60 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/458.60 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 458.60 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 101,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662.45/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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