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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 547.56 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 547.56 and 221.10 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 547.56 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/547.56 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 547.56 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 121,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,065.52/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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