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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.46, 456.96 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.46, 456.96 and 220.90 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.46 : 456.96 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.46/456.96 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.46x = 456.96 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.46x = 100,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,942.46/331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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