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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.51 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.51 and 220.66 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.51 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.51 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.51 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 100,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,733.50/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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