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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 603.58 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 603.58 and 220.02 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 603.58 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/603.58 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 603.58 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 132,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,799.67/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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