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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 654.90 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 654.90 and 220.20 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 654.90 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/654.90 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 654.90 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 144,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,205.71/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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