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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.51, 560.98 and 220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.51, 560.98 and 220.00 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.51 : 560.98 = 220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.51/560.98 = 220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.51x = 560.98 × 220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.51x = 123,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,413.10/406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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