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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 562.30 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 562.30 and 220.96 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 562.30 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/562.30 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 562.30 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 124,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,245.81/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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