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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456.41 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456.41 and 220.11 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456.41 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456.41 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456.41 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 100,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459.30/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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