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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 549.85 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 549.85 and 220.55 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 549.85 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/549.85 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 549.85 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 121,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,269.42/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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