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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 546.73 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 546.73 and 220.31 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 546.73 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/546.73 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 546.73 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 120,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,450.90/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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