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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.22, 655.92 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.22, 655.92 and 220.77 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.22 : 655.92 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.22/655.92 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.22x = 655.92 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.22x = 144,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,807.46/437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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