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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 716.52 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 716.52 and 220.88 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 716.52 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/716.52 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 716.52 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 158,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,264.94/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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