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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.21, 655.65 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.21, 655.65 and 220.64 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.21 : 655.65 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.21/655.65 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.21x = 655.65 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.21x = 144,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,662.62/437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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