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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 545.98 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 545.98 and 220.84 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 545.98 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/545.98 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 545.98 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 120,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,574.22/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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