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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 546.69 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 546.69 and 220.32 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 546.69 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/546.69 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 546.69 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 120,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,446.74/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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