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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.27, 655.08 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.27, 655.08 and 220.32 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.27 : 655.08 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.27/655.08 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.27x = 655.08 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.27x = 144,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,327.23/437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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