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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 456.53 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 456.53 and 220.22 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 456.53 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/456.53 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 456.53 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 100,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,533.65/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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