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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 451.93 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 451.93 and 220.38 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 451.93 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/451.93 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 451.93 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 99,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,596.33/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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