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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.30 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.30 and 220.06 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.30 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.30 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.30 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 145,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,965.80/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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