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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.36, 548 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.36, 548 and 220.76 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.36 : 548 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.36/548 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.36x = 548 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.36x = 120,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,976.48/365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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