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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 457.38 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 457.38 and 220.44 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 457.38 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/457.38 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 457.38 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 100,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824.85/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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