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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 456.42 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 456.42 and 220.23 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 456.42 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/456.42 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 456.42 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 100,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,517.38/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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