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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 604.38 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 604.38 and 220.27 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 604.38 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/604.38 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 604.38 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 133,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,126.78/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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