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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 454.97 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 454.97 and 221.33 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 454.97 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/454.97 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 454.97 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 100,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,698.96/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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