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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 655.04 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 655.04 and 220.33 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 655.04 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/655.04 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 655.04 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 144,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,324.96/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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