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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 453.53 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 453.53 and 220.32 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 453.53 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/453.53 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 453.53 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 99,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,921.73/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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