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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.30, 656.14 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.30, 656.14 and 220.62 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.30 : 656.14 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.30/656.14 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.30x = 656.14 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.30x = 144,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757.61/437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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