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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.37 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.37 and 220.61 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.37 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.37 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.37 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 99,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797.35/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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