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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604 and 220.03 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 132,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,898.12/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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