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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 452.03 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 452.03 and 220.75 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 452.03 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/452.03 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 452.03 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 99,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,783.39/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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