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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 561.68 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 561.68 and 220.51 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 561.68 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/561.68 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 561.68 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 123,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,854.18/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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