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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 655 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 655 and 220.10 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 655 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/655 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 655 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 144,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,165.50/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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