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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 644.29 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 644.29 and 220.99 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 644.29 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/644.29 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 644.29 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 142,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,381.65/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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