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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 604.51 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 604.51 and 220.42 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 604.51 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/604.51 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 604.51 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 133,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,246.09/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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