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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 455.40 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 455.40 and 221.58 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 455.40 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/455.40 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 455.40 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 100,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,907.53/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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