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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 654.50 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 654.50 and 220.04 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 654.50 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/654.50 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 654.50 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 144,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,011.81/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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