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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.50 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.50 and 220.50 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.50 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.50 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.50 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 144,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,537.75/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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