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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 458.89 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 458.89 and 221.99 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 458.89 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/458.89 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 458.89 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 101,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,866.14/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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