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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 604.05 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 604.05 and 220.43 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 604.05 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/604.05 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 604.05 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 133,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,147.72/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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