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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 550.16 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 550.16 and 220.71 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 550.16 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/550.16 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 550.16 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 121,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425.81/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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