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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 604 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 604 and 220.04 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 604 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/604 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 604 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 132,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,904.16/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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