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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,356.77 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,356.77 and 220.52 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,356.77 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,356.77 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,356.77 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 299,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,194.92/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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