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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.34 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.34 and 220.44 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.34 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.34 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.34 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 121,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,096.51/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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