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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 656.13 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 656.13 and 220.62 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 656.13 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/656.13 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 656.13 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 144,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,755.40/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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