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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.81 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.81 and 220.18 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.81 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.81 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.81 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 100,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,137.79/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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