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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.37, 560.05 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.37, 560.05 and 220.36 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.37 : 560.05 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.37/560.05 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.37x = 560.05 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.37x = 123,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,412.77/373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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