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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 605.16 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 605.16 and 220.79 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 605.16 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/605.16 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 605.16 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 133,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,610.25/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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