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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 548.80 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 548.80 and 220.59 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 548.80 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/548.80 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 548.80 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 121,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,059.24/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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