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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 454.71 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 454.71 and 221.53 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 454.71 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/454.71 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 454.71 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 100,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,731.91/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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