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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.68 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.68 and 220.44 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.68 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.68 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.68 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 144,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,538.10/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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