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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 558.38 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 558.38 and 220.62 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 558.38 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/558.38 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 558.38 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 123,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,189.80/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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