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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 715.58 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 715.58 and 220.38 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 715.58 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/715.58 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 715.58 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 157,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,699.52/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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