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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.21 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.21 and 220.14 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.21 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.21 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.21 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 136,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,092.75/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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