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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.15 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.15 and 220.58 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.15 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.15 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.15 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 120,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,469.77/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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