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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.62 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.62 and 220.25 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.62 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.62 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.62 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 121,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,049.96/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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