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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.04, 705.92 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.04, 705.92 and 220.58 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.04 : 705.92 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.04/705.92 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.04x = 705.92 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.04x = 155,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,711.83/471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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