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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 456.32 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 456.32 and 220.16 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 456.32 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/456.32 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 456.32 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 100,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,463.41/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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