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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 458.07 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 458.07 and 220.93 is: 305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 458.07 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/458.07 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 458.07 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 101,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,201.41/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.15

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