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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 715.02 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 715.02 and 220 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 715.02 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/715.02 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 715.02 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 157,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,304.40/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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