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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 545.96 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 545.96 and 220.62 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 545.96 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/545.96 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 545.96 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 120,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,449.70/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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