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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.19, 454.86 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.19, 454.86 and 220.88 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.19 : 454.86 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.19/454.86 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.19x = 454.86 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.19x = 100,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,470.61/303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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