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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 454.40 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 454.40 and 221.86 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 454.40 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/454.40 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 454.40 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 100,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,813.18/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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