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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 452.91 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 452.91 and 220.86 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 452.91 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/452.91 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 452.91 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 100,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,029.70/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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