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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 453.36 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 453.36 and 221.76 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 453.36 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/453.36 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 453.36 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 100,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,537.11/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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