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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 456.36 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 456.36 and 220.19 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 456.36 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/456.36 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 456.36 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 100,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,483.63/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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