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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 655.07 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 655.07 and 220.14 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 655.07 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/655.07 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 655.07 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 144,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,207.11/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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