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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 459.10 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 459.10 and 220.69 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 459.10 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/459.10 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 459.10 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 101,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,318.78/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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