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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.53 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.53 and 220.26 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.53 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.53 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.53 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 144,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,387.04/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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