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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.74 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.74 and 220.22 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.74 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.74 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.74 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 99,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,701.70/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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