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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 714.78 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 714.78 and 220.20 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 714.78 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/714.78 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 714.78 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 157,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,394.56/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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