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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 453.96 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 453.96 and 221.56 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 453.96 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/453.96 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 453.96 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 100,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,579.38/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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