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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 546.84 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 546.84 and 220.68 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 546.84 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/546.84 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 546.84 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 120,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,676.65/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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