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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 546.83 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 546.83 and 220.28 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 546.83 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/546.83 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 546.83 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 120,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,451.88/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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