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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 456.75 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 456.75 and 220.68 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 456.75 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/456.75 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 456.75 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 100,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,795.59/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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