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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 604.89 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 604.89 and 220.86 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 604.89 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/604.89 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 604.89 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 133,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,596.01/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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