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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 561.86 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 561.86 and 220.28 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 561.86 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/561.86 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 561.86 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 123,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,766.52/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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