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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 456.71 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 456.71 and 220.91 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 456.71 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/456.71 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 456.71 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 100,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,888.42/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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