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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 561.54 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 561.54 and 220.35 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 561.54 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/561.54 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 561.54 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 123,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,735.34/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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