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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.24 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.24 and 220.16 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.24 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.24 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.24 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 120,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,260.20/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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