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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 452.49 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 452.49 and 220.39 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 452.49 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/452.49 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 452.49 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 99,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,724.27/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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