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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 456.79 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 456.79 and 220.53 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 456.79 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/456.79 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 456.79 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 100,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,735.90/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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