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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.02 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.02 and 221.52 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.02 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.02 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.02 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 101,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,902.52/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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