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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.77 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.77 and 220.38 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.77 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.77 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.77 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 120,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,496.07/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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