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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.28 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.28 and 220.11 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.28 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.28 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.28 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 121,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,122.13/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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