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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 546.35 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 546.35 and 220.65 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 546.35 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/546.35 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 546.35 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 120,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,551.02/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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