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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 561.02 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 561.02 and 220 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 561.02 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/561.02 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 561.02 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 123,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,423.30/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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