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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 456.86 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 456.86 and 220.70 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 456.86 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/456.86 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 456.86 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 100,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,829.00/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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