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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 559.83 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 559.83 and 220.14 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 559.83 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/559.83 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 559.83 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 123,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.98/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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