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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.45 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.45 and 220.31 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.45 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.45 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.45 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 99,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897.30/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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