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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 547.71 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 547.71 and 220.24 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 547.71 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/547.71 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 547.71 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 120,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,627.65/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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