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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 602.96 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 602.96 and 220.28 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 602.96 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/602.96 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 602.96 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 132,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,820.03/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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