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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 561.17 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 561.17 and 220.10 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 561.17 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/561.17 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 561.17 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 123,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,513.82/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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