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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.40 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.40 and 221.83 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.40 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.40 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.40 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 100,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799.55/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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