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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.74 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.74 and 220.52 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.74 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.74 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.74 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 144,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,603.78/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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