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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 604.14 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 604.14 and 220.58 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 604.14 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/604.14 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 604.14 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 133,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,261.20/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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