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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.61 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.61 and 220.71 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.61 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.61 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.61 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 144,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,698.58/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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