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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 454.55 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 454.55 and 221.14 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 454.55 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/454.55 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 454.55 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 100,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,515.81/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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