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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456.36 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456.36 and 220.32 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456.36 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456.36 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456.36 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 100,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,545.24/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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