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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 605.22 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 605.22 and 220.95 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 605.22 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/605.22 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 605.22 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 133,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,723.36/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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