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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.56 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.56 and 220.68 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.56 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.56 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.56 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 120,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,835.54/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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