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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 655.64 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 655.64 and 220 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 655.64 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/655.64 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 655.64 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 144,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,240.80/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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