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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.01 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.01 and 220.93 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.01 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.01 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.01 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 144,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,930.65/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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