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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 452.46 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 452.46 and 220.56 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 452.46 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/452.46 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 452.46 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 99,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,794.58/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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