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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.74 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.74 and 220.04 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.74 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.74 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.74 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 99,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400.87/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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