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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.50 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.50 and 220.27 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.50 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.50 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.50 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 136,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,235.89/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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