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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 604.49 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 604.49 and 220.28 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 604.49 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/604.49 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 604.49 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 133,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,152.93/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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