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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.06 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.06 and 221.04 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.06 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.06 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.06 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 100,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,586.46/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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