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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 603.54 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 603.54 and 220.16 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 603.54 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/603.54 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 603.54 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 132,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,875.37/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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