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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 459.66 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 459.66 and 221.21 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 459.66 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/459.66 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 459.66 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 101,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,681.27/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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