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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 457.98 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 457.98 and 220.36 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 457.98 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/457.98 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 457.98 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 100,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,920.47/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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