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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 456.78 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 456.78 and 220.58 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 456.78 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/456.78 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 456.78 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 100,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.25/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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