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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 457.26 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 457.26 and 220.66 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 457.26 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/457.26 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 457.26 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 100,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,898.99/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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