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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 454.46 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 454.46 and 221.18 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 454.46 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/454.46 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 454.46 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 100,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514.08/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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