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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.42 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.42 and 220.14 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.42 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.42 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.42 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 99,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,155.46/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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