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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 715.08 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 715.08 and 220 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 715.08 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/715.08 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 715.08 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 157,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,317.60/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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