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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 654.57 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 654.57 and 220.07 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 654.57 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/654.57 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 654.57 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 144,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,047.95/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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