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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.28 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.28 and 220.29 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.28 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.28 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.28 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 144,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,351.63/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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