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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.84 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.84 and 220.11 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.84 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.84 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.84 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 123,445.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,445.39/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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