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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.65, 454.75 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.65, 454.75 and 221.16 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.65 : 454.75 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.65/454.75 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.65x = 454.75 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.65x = 100,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,573.66/303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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