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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.27, 456.03 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.27, 456.03 and 221.81 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.27 : 456.03 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.27/456.03 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.27x = 456.03 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.27x = 101,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,149.73/304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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