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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 560.63 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 560.63 and 220.10 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 560.63 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/560.63 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 560.63 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 123,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,392.41/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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