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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.80 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.80 and 221.51 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.80 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.80 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.80 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 100,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,962.56/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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