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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 655.74 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 655.74 and 220.77 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 655.74 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/655.74 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 655.74 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 144,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,767.72/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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