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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 220.20 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.63 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.63 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.63 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 121,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,028.53/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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