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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.34 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.34 and 220.22 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.34 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.34 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.34 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 144,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,318.29/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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