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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 655.56 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 655.56 and 220.50 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 655.56 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/655.56 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 655.56 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 144,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,550.98/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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