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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 619.83 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 619.83 and 220.23 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 619.83 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/619.83 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 619.83 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 136,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,505.16/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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