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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 608.24 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 608.24 and 220.58 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 608.24 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/608.24 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 608.24 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 134,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,161.44/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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