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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 714.78 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 714.78 and 220.52 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 714.78 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/714.78 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 714.78 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 157,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,623.29/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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