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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.29 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.29 and 220.31 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.29 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.29 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.29 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 133,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,131.13/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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