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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.18 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.18 and 220.32 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.18 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.18 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.18 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 144,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,349.26/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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