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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.96 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.96 and 220.48 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.96 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.96 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.96 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 120,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,593.74/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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