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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.32 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.32 and 220.30 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.32 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.32 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.32 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 99,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,425.80/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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