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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 547.65 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 547.65 and 220.74 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 547.65 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/547.65 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 547.65 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 120,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,888.26/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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