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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 604.40 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 604.40 and 220.22 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 604.40 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/604.40 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 604.40 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 133,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100.97/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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