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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456 and 220.08 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 100,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,356.48/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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