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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.78 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.78 and 221.82 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.78 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.78 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.78 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 101,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101.12/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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