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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 716.34 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 716.34 and 220.88 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 716.34 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/716.34 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 716.34 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 158,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,221.60/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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