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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 604.62 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 604.62 and 220.36 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 604.62 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/604.62 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 604.62 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 133,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,234.06/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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