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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 715.96 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 715.96 and 220.75 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 715.96 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/715.96 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 715.96 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 158,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,048.17/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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