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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 459.39 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 459.39 and 221.01 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 459.39 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/459.39 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 459.39 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 101,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,530.70/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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