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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 605.14 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 605.14 and 220.72 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 605.14 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/605.14 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 605.14 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 133,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,566.71/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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