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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.55, 654.51 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.55, 654.51 and 220.01 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.55 : 654.51 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.55/654.51 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.55x = 654.51 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.55x = 143,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,995.47/436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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