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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 456.72 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 456.72 and 220.30 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 456.72 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/456.72 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 456.72 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 100,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,615.42/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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