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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 455.87 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 455.87 and 220.06 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 455.87 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/455.87 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 455.87 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 100,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,318.75/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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