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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 654.62 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 654.62 and 220.58 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 654.62 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/654.62 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 654.62 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 144,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,396.08/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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