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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 603.34 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 603.34 and 220.05 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 603.34 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/603.34 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 603.34 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 132,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,764.42/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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