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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 548.18 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 548.18 and 220.74 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 548.18 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/548.18 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 548.18 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 121,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,005.25/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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