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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 603.96 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 603.96 and 220.08 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 603.96 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/603.96 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 603.96 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 132,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,919.52/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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