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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 604.67 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 604.67 and 220.62 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 604.67 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/604.67 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 604.67 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 133,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,403.46/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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