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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.63 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.63 and 220.10 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.63 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.63 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.63 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 120,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,313.26/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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