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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 546.35 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 546.35 and 220.06 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 546.35 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/546.35 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 546.35 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 120,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,231.70/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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