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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 604.05 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 604.05 and 220.46 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 604.05 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/604.05 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 604.05 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 133,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,168.86/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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