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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.49 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.49 and 220.44 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.49 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.49 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.49 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 144,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495.11/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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