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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 607.79 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 607.79 and 220.33 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 607.79 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/607.79 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 607.79 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 133,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,915.68/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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