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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.93 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.93 and 220.22 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.93 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.93 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.93 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 144,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,228.68/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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