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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.90, 604.56 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.90, 604.56 and 220.32 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.90 : 604.56 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.90/604.56 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.90x = 604.56 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.90x = 133,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,196.66/402.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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