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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.01, 546.98 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.01, 546.98 and 220.38 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.01 : 546.98 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.01/546.98 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.01x = 546.98 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.01x = 120,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,542.35/365.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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