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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.10 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.10 and 220.05 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.10 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.10 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.10 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 120,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,829.46/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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