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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 715.58 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 715.58 and 220.50 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 715.58 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/715.58 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 715.58 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 157,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,785.39/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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